Its in!

Well, the engine is back in the car after being out for probably 15 years. It will take a few days to have all the parts back together, then its back to the mechanic to have it finished and wiring completed.

The new rubbers I bought that go around the engine bay look like their 30 years old! badly perished. New modern crap rubber. Not happy!

The engine is back.

Finally after 15 months I have the engine back and ready to fit up. All new engine parts including fuel pump, water pump etc. Stay tuned for further updates as it goes back together.

My rebuilt 1255cc Engine.

Still waiting

Well I was hoping to get the engine back by Christmas, just not sure which one! The G is in its new shed waiting, waiting, waiting. I will need to hurry up the mechanic and get the engine back and installed. Nothing has been done on the car for about 12 months, loosing interest!!

Will I get a Christmas present?

Every thing is ready for the engine install when it is completed. Nothing has changed on that front however I hope I will have it for Christmas.

I have had the alternator, Webers and Starter motor rebuilt waiting for the engine to come home.

Gordini's on the move.

Moving house after 23 years closer to town. Leaving 40 acres and going to 2 acres. Its been a big job getting rid of all my collection, some may have called it junk! These are the last cars to move. The Swift is off to become part of a Great Wall.

Engine goes together.

The engine is now going back together. I have sent the Webers off for a rebuild today and having the starter motor and alternator tested/reconditioned tomorrow.

Update- Thanks to Jim Andrews who noticed the pistons are 180 degrees out.

Luckily this can be rectified as the engine is still like this 13/12/2014.

Engine parts found alive!

After sitting for over 2 weeks in the Brussels mail center all my parts have finally arrived intact!
Now its time to get on with it and build the engine.

New engine parts finally here.